Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The 37-credit Master of Arts program in Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) primarily serves international students aspiring to teach either LOTE or TESOL. Combining classroom instruction with practical fieldwork in diverse environments, the curriculum incorporates literacy education, multicultural studies, special needs instruction, and technology integration across all program components. Note: This degree does not qualify graduates for New York state teaching certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Possession of a bachelor's degree with a 2.75 or higher GPA,
Prior course work in a target language (see Foreign Language Content Requirements below),
Personal statement describing the applicant's intent and rationale for entering the program,
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the teacher education program course work,
TOEFL score of 80 or above (for international applicants), and
Interview with the coordinator of the program.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Prior course work in a target language (see Foreign Language Content Requirements below),
Personal statement describing the applicant's intent and rationale for entering the program,
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the teacher education program course work,
TOEFL score of 80 or above (for international applicants), and
Interview with the coordinator of the program.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,358